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AJ56 VLP

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

217,290 mi
Last recorded217,290 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VLP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 217,290 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 205,993 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 187,593 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front inner cv gaiter perished/deteriorating

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 187,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front inner cv gaiter perished/deteriorating

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 169,361 miles

Both wiper blades poor

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip provision (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 151,805 miles

Nearside front inner cv gaiter perished

Nearside rear inner side light not working

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2021 151,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front inner cv gaiter perished

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2020 134,994 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 118,968 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 104,552 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 94,905 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,321 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,830 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,767 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge but tread not cut as deep

offside front brake discworn and corroded on inner face

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 14 Jan 2013 57,739 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge but tread not cut as deep

offside front brake discworn and corroded on inner face

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,779 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,188 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,606 miles

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AJ56 VLP is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 91,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ56 VLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ56 VLP registered?

AJ56 VLP is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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